Six (6) Month Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals - Fluorosilicic Acid

The City of Beaumont, Texas is requesting bids for a six-month contract to supply fluorosilicic acid for water treatment, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time via the City's e-bids platform. Questions are due September 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled.

The scope is supply of approximately 30 tons of fluorosilicic acid in a 23 to 26 percent solution by weight, delivered F.O.B. to the Water Production Plant at 1550 Pine Street, Beaumont. The chemical must conform to AWWA Standard B703-08 or the latest revision and contain nothing injurious to consumer health. Deliveries occur on an as-needed basis by tank truck in 4,000-gallon loads, twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, with advance notification required. Strict Department of Homeland Security security procedures apply to all deliveries, including driver identification verification and security tag protocols.

The contract is anticipated to be under $50,000 and does not require City Council approval. The initial six-month term begins within thirty days following award, with the City holding an option to renew for two additional six-month periods at the quoted price with no increase. Either party may cancel with thirty days' written notice. Pricing must be firm for not less than six months from award date and must include delivery costs. No minimum or maximum quantities are guaranteed.

Bidders must submit certifications including House Bill 89 compliance, conflict-of-interest questionnaires, bidder information sheets with references, certificates of corporate bidder status if applicable, and safety data sheets for all chemicals. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder providing best value based on purchase price, reputation, quality, ability to meet needs, past relationships, long-term cost, and other relevant criteria.